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 A 38-year-old violent criminal has gone on the run after absconding from Castle Huntly open jail near Dundee.

Garry McGeown, who was jailed for serious assault and drug offences, was on home leave in Glasgow but failed to return to the prison on Wednesday.

He was last seen in the Westercraigs area of Glasgow at 1000 BST on Tuesday.

McGeown is described as being 5ft 8in tall with black hair and is of a slim build. He has brown eyes and was clean shaven when last seen.

McGeown was given a 12-year extended sentence at Glasgow Sheriff Court in April 2001.

He was convicted of assault to severe injury and permanent disfigurement.

The offender was released in October 2005 before being recalled less than a year later for breaching his licence conditions.

He appeared in court again in January 2007 where he was sentenced to three months for drug offences.

Tayside Police appealed for anyone with information about his whereabouts to get in touch.

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